Using The Generator Lock (Gen-Lock) - Sony DSC-1024G Mode D'emploi

Using the generator lock (gen-lock)

Connection example
Personal
computer,
workstation,
etc.
Y/C Y/C
IN OUT IN OUT
COMP COMP
REF
IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN
VIDEO 1 IN
REF
The output NTSC or PAL signal can be synchronized using the
black burst signal input from a signal generator, etc. as a
reference signal (gen-lock).
This enables smooth editing without transition noise when
multiple video sources are used.
Activating the generator lock
1 Input the reference signal which corresponds with the
output signal format (NTSC or PAL) from the editor or
signal generator to the VIDEO 1 IN REF connector.
2 Press the MENU button twice.
The MENU 2 screen appears.
MENU
/
3 Press the CENT ◊ √ button to move the cursor (z) to
GEN LOCK, and press the ENTER button.
The GEN LOCK screen appears.
ENTER
CENT
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Black burst signal
Editing switcher
VIDEO 3 IN
THROUGH
OPEN
75 RGB YBR
RGB YBR SEP COMP
SYNC
SYNC
AUTO ON G
VIDEO 3 IN VIDEO OUT
Signal generator,
etc. (to supply
black burst signal)
MENU 2
zSETUP NTSC
GEN LOCK
SC/H ADJ
USE: ENTER EXIT:MENU
GEN LOCK
zOFF
ON
USE: ENTER CANCEL:MENU
Betacam SP video cassette
recorder (for playback)
Betacam SP video cassette
recorder (for recording)
VIDEO OUT
IN
L L L L
OUT
R R R R
AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 3
AUDIO IN OUT CTRL S
/
4 Press the CENT ◊ √ button to move the cursor (z) to
ON, and press the ENTER button.
The gen-lock is activated for the signal output from this
unit and the GEN-LOCK indicator on the front panel
lights.
When the converter is turned on or the input mode is
changed, "GEN LOCK MODE" appears on the screen.
To deactivate the generator lock
Repeat steps 1 to 3 above, then set GEN LOCK to OFF in step
4. The GEN-LOCK indicator on the front panel turns off.
Notes
• If you select GEN LOCK on the MENU 2 screen with no
reference signal input, "NO REFERENCE" appears on the
screen.
• "WRONG REFERENCE" will appear when the reference
signal format does not correspond with the input signal
format.
• The RGB/component output is recommended for editing. If
you use the composite video output, a frame synchronizer
may be needed to adjust the phase to the reference signal.
For the SC/H (Subcarrier to Horizontal) adjustment, see
page 44.
REF
VIDEO IN
REF
VIDEO IN
AC IN
VIDEO2
GEN LOCK MODE
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